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Cubs starter Marcus Stroman became the first pitcher to be called for a pitch clock violation while Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers became the first player to strike out on a pitch clock violation on Opening Day on Thursday.

The Washington Nationals have placed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from an operation for thoracic outlet syndrome.

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Aaron Judge rang in Opening Day the same way he marked many games last season: with a home run.

The Mets are placing co-ace Justin Verlander on the injured list because of a low-grade teres major strain, the team announced Thursday.

The Phillies put Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list, not the 60-day list, hoping he will return from elbow surgery sooner.

The Kansas City Royals named seven-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez the fourth captain in franchise history before Thursday's season opener against the Minnesota Twins.

Braves pitcher Max Fried left his Opening Day start against the Nationals after 3-plus innings because of left hamstring discomfort.

The White Sox have released Leury Garcia after nine-plus seasons with the team while also putting pitcher Liam Hendriks on the injured list.

The Guardians reached a four-year extension with reliever Trevor Stephan and also announced their seven-year extension with second baseman Andres Gimenez.

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The Braves and infielder Orlando Arcia have agreed to a three-year, $7.3 million contract that includes a team option for 2026, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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A deal is in place between the minor league players in the Major League Baseball Players Association and MLB on a historic first collective bargaining agreement for minor leaguers, union officials told ESPN.

A federal judge approved a $185 million settlement in a lawsuit by minor leaguers against Major League Baseball for violating federal minimum wage laws.

All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new deal.

Diamond Sports Group paid the San Diego Padres their rights fee on Wednesday which will allow the company to continue to broadcast the team's games in the near future, sources told ESPN.

San Diego Padres third-base coach Matt Williams has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be away from the team for an undisclosed period of time.

Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe, the team's top prospect, said it was "super humbling" to be starting Thursday's opener against the A's.

The Phillies acquired outfielder Cristian Pache from the A's on Wednesday and placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 60-day injured list.